Author: Showkathali, Refai; Yalamanchi, Radhapriya; Sankeerthana, M.P.; Nandha Kumaran, Selva; Shree, Suvetha; Nayak, Rajeshwari; Oomman, Abraham; Mahilmaran, Asha
Title: Acute Coronary Syndrome Admissions and Outcome during COVID-19 Pandemic–Report from Large Tertiary Centre in India Cord-id: 7uzmpg4m Document date: 2020_9_18
ID: 7uzmpg4m
Snippet: Few studies from various countries have reported decline in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) admissions to hospital during COVID-19 pandemic. We studied the impact of COVID-19 strict lockdown on ACS admission in a tertiary referral hospital in India. This showed 43% decline in admissions (n=104 vs mean n=183) and even in those who got admitted, there was a delay in presentation compared to previous year, which was reflected in the outcome of patients. Government and health organizations should educ
Document: Few studies from various countries have reported decline in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) admissions to hospital during COVID-19 pandemic. We studied the impact of COVID-19 strict lockdown on ACS admission in a tertiary referral hospital in India. This showed 43% decline in admissions (n=104 vs mean n=183) and even in those who got admitted, there was a delay in presentation compared to previous year, which was reflected in the outcome of patients. Government and health organizations should educate the public early-on during the pandemic about the consequences of ignoring other acute medical problems such as ACS.
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